Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grille: St Augustine and Ocala Review

When I began planning my family’s trip this past December, I narrowed my search to New Orleans. This was the original plan, with a few stops along the way in Northern Florida.  Due to my husband’s schedule, we had to cancel the NOLA trip, and I put all my energy into Northern Florida as our primary destination. Take a look at my Harry Harry’s seafood in St Augustine review!

But the sad feeling of not tasting real New Orleans grub kept nagging me, and that’s how I found Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill. They call themselves ‘A New Orleans Style Restaurant’, and that motto definitely convinced me.

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Harry’s St Augustine

Harry’s has a few different locations, and as my planning progressed, I found they had a location in St. Augustine Florida. Aside from the food, their courtyard (which I saw mentioned in reviews and also on their website) was a huge draw for me. With two young boys, energy has to be burned somehow, and the restaurant seemed to offer the best combo.

Although, when we arrived, it started to rain, and we weren’t able to use their garden, it turned out that they were extremely family-friendly, having enough for my kids to keep busy, while we waited for the food.  Plus, a plentiful kids’ menu with absolutely insane portions at low prices.

I never had a Po Boy in my life, but I was able to get the classic one with both crawfish and shrimp. Lunch was a lot of fun, but after studying the map I wanted to try the real New Orleans food, with the creole cream sauces and other dishes.

Not being able to do it during lunch, we looked at our map and realized that for our next location – Crystal River, Florida, we pass right by Ocala, which Harry’s has a restaurant in, and we decided that would be the perfect dinner stop.

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Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill in Ocala, Florida

No one said anything about making reservations. And I’m not really sure if reservations are taken. But, we figured it was a Monday night, during the week, no one was on vacation yet, and kids were in school in the US. Since I never heard of Ocala, I figured it was a small town and we would have no problem at the restaurant.

We arrived at 6 pm to find a line literally out the door and a 45-minute wait. By this time, we got the kids so hyped up for yummy food that there was no turning back. As parents worldwide know, a 45-minute wait, even for a Disney ride is deadly, so we had to come up with an alternative plan immediately.

By this time, the rain had totally stopped, and the weather was perfect outdoors. I quickly inquired if they do to-go orders, and I was told yes! The restaurant is located on the corner of Ocala’s central park, which was as lit up as St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights festival. It looked so inviting that my husband and I decided let’s have a picnic.

My oldest son has been begging to have a picnic since forever. The moment had never arrived before, so what better timing than now?

And what a picnic it was. We got some fried shrimp from the kid’s menu. And a delicious Shrimp  Etouffée. This came with the traditional Grits and Corn medley. And we had the best family dinner ever – and probably one of the most memorable ones for the kids by far.

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The Menu

For a great lunch and dinner, the exquisite restaurant has several different menus for the given times of the day and seasons. You can start with some appetizers such as fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, or calamari. 

For the main meal, customers are presented with a variety of options such as seafood, chicken, steak, or pasta with a Cajun influence. The commonly ordered meals are blackened redfish, shrimp and grits, jambalaya, and crawfish.

Dish customization option is available too. Your choice of sauce, from mild to hot, is included in the meal even as far as your taste. To complete your meal, you can treat yourself to a delicacy of beignets, bread pudding, or key lime pie for dessert. 

Harry’s also has a fully stocked bar comprising beer, wine, liquor, and signature cocktails. They are super tasty and worth trying out. I really like the diverse options they have on the menu, you can really go from Sazerac, a Hurricane, or a Mint Julep, or try one of their seasonal drinks. Harry’s also has a happy hour from Monday to Friday, from 2 pm to 7 pm, where you can enjoy some discounts on drinks and appetizers.

The Opening Hours

Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill has several locations. You can visit the one near you and take advantage of the experience. Harry’s restaurant is available daily from 11 am to 10 pm at normal times and from 11 am to 9 pm on Sundays.

You can book a table in advance, order a takeaway, or get it delivered to your address from the Harry’s website. Confirm your booking online or by phone, go to our restaurant, or wait for the table.

The maximum wait time is 1 hour, depending on the day and time; Harry’s accommodates private parties, anniversaries, and who is going to marry one of the best places for the number one reservation.

Useful Information About Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grille 

Location: 24 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, Florida, USA

Core Features: Outdoor seating, take out, delivery, Wifi, reservations, and private events.

The Verdict!

In conclusion, Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grille is a perfect getaway from the day-to-day worry of work, illness, or homework. This location has such a wide range of items on the menu, it is lovely eating anything unique, and the staff is enthusiastic and welcoming.

The pleasure of the visit is A pleasant little treat for almost everyone wanting to have a typical lunch break, a night to remember with a cherished one, or even an evening of delicious food with their children.

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the gorgeous and energetic environment at this extraordinary eatery and encouraged it to anyone visiting Florida. If you liked my Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill review, read my Raintree Restaurant review in St. Augustine as well!

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Last Updated on March 23, 2026